Heat, first
The Ninja Woodfire's stone climbs to 700°F in about fifteen minutes and bakes a pie in five. Knowing your oven is the whole game.
Coastal New England · Backyard Pizza Nights
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Why we cook outside
Three things, said honestly.
Recipes worth keeping
Sourdough, biga, same-day, or "we have guests in two hours." A pie for every kind of New England weeknight.
Made for the backyard
No restaurant kitchen. Just a deck, a Ninja Woodfire, a sack of pellets, friends, and a clear New England night.
From the deck
Latest dispatches
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June 11, 2026
Shaping by Hand vs. Rolling Pin: What You Actually Lose When You Roll
Hand stretching pizza dough preserves air bubbles and texture that a rolling pin crushes out. Here's what actually happens and why it matters.
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June 9, 2026
The Best Pizza & Outdoor Cooking Accessories Under $50
The gear that actually improves your backyard pizza nights and outdoor cooks — all under $50, all tested on our Ninja Woodfire patio setup.
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June 8, 2026
How to Tell When Your Dough Is Actually Ready to Open
The signs that tell you pizza dough is ready to stretch — and the mistakes most beginners make by rushing it.
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